Travel Tips

October 7, 2020 A Guide to Year-Round Weather at Lake Chelan The weather in Chelan is often said to be the best in the state of Washington — and with great weather comes more chances to get outside! In Chelan, there are plenty of days to enjoy the beauty and adventures...

September 25, 2020 Things to Do in October at Lake Chelan While we don’t like to pick favorites, we have to say October in Chelan is a very special month. Officially in its autumn glory, the Chelan Valley is bursting with rich colors, flavors, and smells that make you feel more...

June 19, 2020 Get Sun & Space: A Socially Distanced Vacation in Chelan A socially-distanced vacation may still sound strange, but with the realities of this year, we are doing our best to make the most of it! We’re happy to report that summer in Chelan is not cancelled - our sunny, dry...

April 16, 2020 How to Support Chelan Businesses Now For many of us, Lake Chelan is our happy place. Social distancing from a favorite place (not to mention, people!) is difficult, and we know many of you feel disconnected during this stressful time. We can’t wait for the day...

January 1, 2020 Best of January in Chelan The Lookout at Lake Chelan is the getaway you've been looking for. With the holiday hubbub behind us and a new year ahead, some would say it’s time to get serious. But in Chelan, we’re still feeling festive. It’s hard...

December 26, 2019 Winter Itinerary – Family Fun Day in Chelan One of the best things about a vacation is quality time together as a family—that is, if you all agree on an activity! Thankfully in Chelan, there are so many things to do—that you'll find something for everyone, even in...

November 20, 2019 Lake Chelan Rental Homes: Stay Cozy When It Rains Even with the highest number of sunny days in the state—a whopping average of 300 per year—there are inevitably some cloudy days in Chelan. If you’re visiting during the fall or winter, these days might even happen during your Chelan...

December 4, 2018 Winter Itinerary – Girls’ Day Out Craving a weekend getaway with your best girlfriends? You don't have to wait for summer (though we have an itinerary for that, too!) Winter in Chelan can be cozy, delicious, adventurous, or relaxing—or all of the above! Follow our itinerary for a...

July 11, 2017 Go Back in Time to Stehekin Pristine glacier fed water. Surrounding peaks over 9,000 feet tall. Towering alpine trees. No roads in or out. A remote paradise. It's not a magical land in a fairytale; this is Stehekin, one of Lake Chelan's real life treasures. Situated...